Carnevale di Palazzolo Acreide

• Location: Palazzolo Acreide, Sicily, Italy

• Category: Community Carnival

• Dates/Time: February (culminates on Shrove Tuesday)

• Duration: ~1 week of celebrations

• Attendance: Thousands of local and regional attendees

• Venue: Historic center and main streets of Palazzolo Acreide

• Organizer: Comune di Palazzolo Acreide and local associations

• Established: Documented since the 1600s; evolved into a modern family-oriented event

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: Medium

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Low

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 4/5

• Requires Costume to Join: No, but common for children and float participants

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes